SOLUTION: In how many ways can three different flower pots be lined up on a windowsill if we are choosing from 9 different plants?

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Question 1132043: In how many ways can three different flower pots be lined up on a windowsill if we are choosing from 9 different plants?
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in how many ways can 3 different flower pots be lined up on a windowsill if
we are choosing from 9 different plants?
We can choose the first flower pot on 9 ways.
That leaves 8 flower pots to choose for the one next to it.
That leaves 7 flower pots to choose for the one next to it.

Answer for this problem:
9%2A8%2A7+=+9P3+=+504 ways to arrange 3 of the 9 flower pots be lined up on a windowsill